Designer Renzo Russo, the brain behind Diesel denim, shares his ultimate guide for the modern lady

He’s the Italian creative wizard who launched Diesel denim more than 30 years ago and now backs edgy runway lines, including Dsquared2, whose

A/W collection nailed the sexy secretary look with hourglass dresses.

That’s not to say Rosso has abandoned jeans — he believes women need “at least 20 pairs”. His new favourite colours are dark grey and military green, and he excitedly describes the complexity of a beloved distressed finish. “It’s a little bit dirty, with a rich feel,” he says, “like the beauty of a woman.”